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here at george washington university. they will be hosting this panel on a new media. i want to introduce you to the moderator in the center seat and allow him to introduce his panel. he works at the graduate school the university and works in new media and marketing. he's the founder of p oliticsunder30.org. he is in charge of the politics on-line conference this year. two years ago bryce was in one of these seats as part of " insider washington 2008." he is a long like you will be in a matter of hours. -- he is an alum. >> how is everyone doing this morning? we are here at the graduate school of political management at george washington university four blocks from the white house in the center of politics. what will we talk about this morning? we are going to talk about new media and it is a wide subject. what i thought i would do is that i would start out with the landscape. today, as americans, we have access to over one trillion web sites. just on your iphone alone, you have access to 65,000 apps. every minute, accor
here at george washington university. they will be hosting this panel on a new media. i want to introduce you to the moderator in the center seat and allow him to introduce his panel. he works at the graduate school the university and works in new media and marketing. he's the founder of p oliticsunder30.org. he is in charge of the politics on-line conference this year. two years ago bryce was in one of these seats as part of " insider washington 2008." he is a long like you will be...
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most of us come to washington not to devote an on everything. will lead to make a positive difference -- and not vote no on everything. when he did not show openness to meeting in the middle, it makes it impossible for the minority to have impact. guest: health care is not dead? guest: there are a lot of people meeting behind closed doors of trying to find a way to jam this thing through, through reconciliation or some other sleight of hand. i think that is a mistake. if the president listened, and the democrat party leaders listened to what the voters are saying in massachusetts, which is similar to what they are saying across the country, there's a need to not like these secret, sweetheart deals, behind closed doors. we want something transparent. we want to be able to participate i think if they have responded in a positive way, then they could make a big difference in terms of their own fortunes in 2010. guest: will scott brown become reliably republican votes? do you think you'll be someone that leader mcconnell can count on? he is not quit
most of us come to washington not to devote an on everything. will lead to make a positive difference -- and not vote no on everything. when he did not show openness to meeting in the middle, it makes it impossible for the minority to have impact. guest: health care is not dead? guest: there are a lot of people meeting behind closed doors of trying to find a way to jam this thing through, through reconciliation or some other sleight of hand. i think that is a mistake. if the president listened,...
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center brings thousands of students to washington d.c. to experience the workings of our government first hand. this weekend they will discuss politics, government, and their futures, tonight at 8 on c-span. . . will likely be sworn in in the week ahead. joining us on "newsmakers" on this sunday is the chair of the republican senatorial campaign committee, senator john cornyn. in the walter is with us as well as recliick klein and amy walter. has scott brown's win h elped you? you? guest: it has energized people across the country. not just republicans. we saw his broad appeal to democrats and independents. it has energized a lot of people and given them hope they can take their country back against what they see as -- washington, d.c. with a tin ear, having too many meetings behind closed doors.. do not have any announcements in terms of new recruits, but we already had some great recruits. i have to tell you there are more common in the days ahead. host: can you tell us the states to watch? guest: we will get more contested primaries in
center brings thousands of students to washington d.c. to experience the workings of our government first hand. this weekend they will discuss politics, government, and their futures, tonight at 8 on c-span. . . will likely be sworn in in the week ahead. joining us on "newsmakers" on this sunday is the chair of the republican senatorial campaign committee, senator john cornyn. in the walter is with us as well as recliick klein and amy walter. has scott brown's win h elped you? you?...
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and i'm ready to go to washington without delay! [cheers and applause] i also want to thank martha coakley for her call of congratulations. a hard contest is behind us. and now we must come together as a commonwealth. thank you, martha! [applause] as you know, this special election came about because we lost someone very, very dear to massachusetts and to america. senator ted kennedy was a tireless worker and a big-hearted public servant. and for most of his lifetime was a force like no other in this state. [cheers and applause] the first call i made was to his wife vicki. and i told her that his name will always command the affection and respect by the people of massachusetts. and i said we feel the same about her. [cheers and applause] there's no replacing a man like that. but tonight i honor the memory, and i pledge to be the very best and try to be a worthy successor to the late senator kennedy. and i said at the very beginning, when i sat down at the dinner table of my family that win or lose we would run a race which would mak
and i'm ready to go to washington without delay! [cheers and applause] i also want to thank martha coakley for her call of congratulations. a hard contest is behind us. and now we must come together as a commonwealth. thank you, martha! [applause] as you know, this special election came about because we lost someone very, very dear to massachusetts and to america. senator ted kennedy was a tireless worker and a big-hearted public servant. and for most of his lifetime was a force like no other...
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byron york of the washington examiner. chris hayes we welcome our audience watching overseas and the radio audience of xm channel 130 and our c-span audience as well. good morning. caller: good morning. as a republican, i certainly didn't support barack obama during the election but i understand and was hopeful about the message he talked about - the potent for reform and especially within the healthcare environment. represented some opportunity to improve things greatly, and fact of the matter is that in the last year we've had to move from hope to reality. i'm kind of shocked that mr. hayes has said this is a center right plan. the public perception of a 2000 page bill is we do here about the louis vuit louisiana bills excessive focus on public and government run option components to this plan. and this is an environment that's spending trillions of dollars on numerous other politically motivated and - i think that congressional leadership has been able to spend the money of the people on these other important but extrem
byron york of the washington examiner. chris hayes we welcome our audience watching overseas and the radio audience of xm channel 130 and our c-span audience as well. good morning. caller: good morning. as a republican, i certainly didn't support barack obama during the election but i understand and was hopeful about the message he talked about - the potent for reform and especially within the healthcare environment. represented some opportunity to improve things greatly, and fact of the matter...
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i love coming to washington, d.c. i always get so excited coming down on that train, this morning on my way down i turned around and looked and said is that dan rather. dan, how are you? we had a terrific conversation. that's the great thing about coming here. you meet all sorts of people from all walks of life. i'm alexis glick. i just departed fox business just a short while ago. i was the vice president over there and helped launch a business network that i hope you guys will continue to watch. i have many good friends over there. i'm about to embark on a new venture. i can't announce it yet but i'll be announcing it in the next month or two. anyhow, i am so pleased to be here today. and the foundation have been friends of mine for years now. without entrepreneurs, we don't have job creation and as married to a small business owner, my father being a small business own , a lot of entrepreneurs in my family, something i feel very, very strongly about and i want us to do more to empower the entrepreneurs and look at
i love coming to washington, d.c. i always get so excited coming down on that train, this morning on my way down i turned around and looked and said is that dan rather. dan, how are you? we had a terrific conversation. that's the great thing about coming here. you meet all sorts of people from all walks of life. i'm alexis glick. i just departed fox business just a short while ago. i was the vice president over there and helped launch a business network that i hope you guys will continue to...
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new style of politics in washington. and the style he has brought has been far more of the backroom, if you will, bribery type of arrangement that we've seen in many, many years. >> greta: why? why has he made those promises about having it open and everybody have a seat at the table for instance? why since you don't think he has kept those promises didn't he or hasn't he? >> i can't guess to his motivation other than the fact has been unsuccessful in his first year. has not been able to accomplish virtually anything. as a result he's pinning all of his hopes on seeing something happen with health care what has occurred of course he's created a monster. this health care bill this being fashioned by the two houses doesn't make any sense and it ought to be jammed and they ought to start over again. but he's got to get some success so he's pushing so hard. he doesn't want people to see how ugly the process is and how bad this bill is. >> greta: in 2006 when were you governor in massachusetts they passed the health care that
new style of politics in washington. and the style he has brought has been far more of the backroom, if you will, bribery type of arrangement that we've seen in many, many years. >> greta: why? why has he made those promises about having it open and everybody have a seat at the table for instance? why since you don't think he has kept those promises didn't he or hasn't he? >> i can't guess to his motivation other than the fact has been unsuccessful in his first year. has not been...
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. >> i bet ty can hear this cheering allhe way in washington, d.c.! applause ) >> ifill: brown's definitive victory overtate attorney general martha coaey left senate democra with 59 votes. at's one short of the super- majority the party's useto get key lls passed. and itnstantly raised questis about the fate of heal care reform legislation. brown campgned against the democrat health care bills. he argued ey would pose an fair burden on massachusetts which already has its own alth care system. thisorning, the senator-elect said what he opposes is shington's approach to healt care. >> i think it's importt for everyo to get some sort form of health care. so, to offer a basic plan fo everybody, ihink, is important. it's jusa question of whether wee going to raise taxes, we're going to cut hf a trillion from dicare, affect vetera' care. i think we can do itetter. >> ifill: republicans deared voters sent a clr message in yesterday-that democrats need tolow down. >> i'm convinc now that no gamesmansh will be played by the other side wh regard to futureotes
. >> i bet ty can hear this cheering allhe way in washington, d.c.! applause ) >> ifill: brown's definitive victory overtate attorney general martha coaey left senate democra with 59 votes. at's one short of the super- majority the party's useto get key lls passed. and itnstantly raised questis about the fate of heal care reform legislation. brown campgned against the democrat health care bills. he argued ey would pose an fair burden on massachusetts which already has its own alth...
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one is the march on washington speech. i was watching it on television. i started out watching it while i was lying down. when it was over i was standing straight up. [laughter] it is something i did not witness, the second thing, something i heard and i read, which is he was sitting in his kitchen after terrorists-type attacks on his family and his talhome and monday was wondering if it was worth it and he felt he was going to give up. the scene was a naked light bulb hanging over his head, of their kitchen table, the profits sitting there, just him and god. he said that at that moment of deep despair and frustration and resignation, he heard the collective unconscious of its people speak, in the words of the negro spiritual, "sometimes i feel discouraged and think my works in vain, but then the holy spirit revives my soul against." and he got up and kept working. >> ok. whoever wants to answer, answer and do it as deeply as you can, please. this could go on a long time. regarding the statement, the constitution is god's dr. meand, where does micah hucka
one is the march on washington speech. i was watching it on television. i started out watching it while i was lying down. when it was over i was standing straight up. [laughter] it is something i did not witness, the second thing, something i heard and i read, which is he was sitting in his kitchen after terrorists-type attacks on his family and his talhome and monday was wondering if it was worth it and he felt he was going to give up. the scene was a naked light bulb hanging over his head, of...
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there's a sense that change in washington hasn't come fast enough. there's a tidal wave of anger coming toward her that they miscalculated. they didn't respect the intensity of it and didn't respond quickly enough. the republican did, larry. >> larry: dana bash, what's the sentiment on the hill? is there a chance the house will pass the senate version and get this quicked passed by going to the senate and they'll approve it, they don't need 60 votes? >> reporter: it looks very, very unlikely this evening. i spoke to many how democratic lawmakers, and many said they don't see it possible. they personally would not vote yes, and all you need is a couple of house democrats to drop off. that throws that idea of the house passing the senate bill out the window. what is next? that is such a big question mark. house democratic leaders huddled in nancy pelosi's office a short while ago to watch the returns, and they're trying to figure out what to do with health care. there is no clearer path. all of the options are very, very bad when it comes to trying to
there's a sense that change in washington hasn't come fast enough. there's a tidal wave of anger coming toward her that they miscalculated. they didn't respect the intensity of it and didn't respond quickly enough. the republican did, larry. >> larry: dana bash, what's the sentiment on the hill? is there a chance the house will pass the senate version and get this quicked passed by going to the senate and they'll approve it, they don't need 60 votes? >> reporter: it looks very, very...
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i'm joined from washington by the nation's first secretary of homeland security, former pennsylvania governor tom ridge. welcome back. >> nice to be back. >> sean: maybe this is progress. he acknowledges finally there's a war on terror. is that progress? >> i listened carefully and read it again. we are at war. we are at war against al-qaeda. i think that's a long way from saying this was an isolated extremist act, which is something that he said a week ago. it is morning that we mine americans no better person in the world to do it and no more important person in the world to do it, than the president this is not an isolated incident that al-qaeda is recruiting on a day-to-day basis individuals to recruit, train, proselytize and send out to the person world to the united states to do harm. it is huge progress. those are important words. >> sean: janet napolitano said the system works. every single time there's an incident, mr. secretary, every single time, we hear, i don't care if it is fort hood this airline attack, we keep hearing almost immediately, this is not terror-related. wh
i'm joined from washington by the nation's first secretary of homeland security, former pennsylvania governor tom ridge. welcome back. >> nice to be back. >> sean: maybe this is progress. he acknowledges finally there's a war on terror. is that progress? >> i listened carefully and read it again. we are at war. we are at war against al-qaeda. i think that's a long way from saying this was an isolated extremist act, which is something that he said a week ago. it is morning that...
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washington -- i think that washington will change obama. i'm disappointed. we're all christians. but only god knows who is christian and who is not. republicans when they were in office put this country in the worst situation that we could be in. this guy sitting there talking, he realizes what the republicans did to this country. how in the world can you sit there with a straight face it and say what you say? i told people that obama would get some jobs in hear. the republicans -- the republicans did not do a day's work since they were in office. we are paying them some $100,000 per year to a creek. how many jobs did the republicans make? not one. guest: i think that he is emblematic of many people's an ger out there when they look at washington as a dysfunctional entity good with democrats and republicans. as a political strategist a think both karen are aware that the american public has increasingly desired fast results. it is one of the down sides of technology. people are looking for the instant reaction and also for the instant solut
washington -- i think that washington will change obama. i'm disappointed. we're all christians. but only god knows who is christian and who is not. republicans when they were in office put this country in the worst situation that we could be in. this guy sitting there talking, he realizes what the republicans did to this country. how in the world can you sit there with a straight face it and say what you say? i told people that obama would get some jobs in hear. the republicans -- the...
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"washington journal" is live at 7:00 a.m. eastern on c-span. >> in the nation's capital and across the company, listen to c- span radio. it is also a free application for your iphone. c-span radio covers washington like no other. >> tonight, q&a with terry teachout.
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covering washington like no other. "washington journal" continues. host: our guest now is victoria mcgrane who has this piece today on the fed chairman. the headline says that the bernanke vote may roil market. guest: it looks as though he will have the vote, but it is still unclear how tight it could be. some analysts say the bruising and a really tight vote could send a certain signals to the market that the fed, its independence is under question. there will be a lot of scrutiny from congress going forward. that always tends to make the market skittish. host: what does this say about the political year? guest: there's a lot of anger out there and everyone is looking for a scapegoat. part of the pitch democratic leaders are making to members is that this is not the only chance you have to show voters you are angry also. we have the jobs bill, the other reform -- this vote dire consequences. there will file for cloture as early as today which would set a vote for no later than thursday or friday. senators do not like to stick around for a friday vot
covering washington like no other. "washington journal" continues. host: our guest now is victoria mcgrane who has this piece today on the fed chairman. the headline says that the bernanke vote may roil market. guest: it looks as though he will have the vote, but it is still unclear how tight it could be. some analysts say the bruising and a really tight vote could send a certain signals to the market that the fed, its independence is under question. there will be a lot of scrutiny...
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we had leaders in washington, d.c., who implemented an extreme ideology, that ideology got implemented here in the united states congress, it was their ideology that was governing or not governing wall street, it was the lack of investment in jobs, education, health care, that needed to be made, and all of a sudden fast forward a few years, the ponzi scheme ends, the house of cards collapses and it's not just wall street that has problems, it ripples throughout the economy and now we have in some cities 15%, 20% unemployment. we have health care costs zooming out of control, energy costs zooming out of control. we continue to be dependent on foreign sources for our energy which is a national security issue, because these problems weren't addressed and the initiatives that we have put forth over the last year have begun to shift the trends at least away from losing hundreds of thousands of jobs a month to, you know, only losing 80,000, from 700,000 to 80,000, from the stock market ending up at 6,500 a year ago now up to over 10,000. up 55%. so, things aren't perfect, but they certainly
we had leaders in washington, d.c., who implemented an extreme ideology, that ideology got implemented here in the united states congress, it was their ideology that was governing or not governing wall street, it was the lack of investment in jobs, education, health care, that needed to be made, and all of a sudden fast forward a few years, the ponzi scheme ends, the house of cards collapses and it's not just wall street that has problems, it ripples throughout the economy and now we have in...
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washington doesn't have answers and washington is rapidly losing the trust of a whole lot of people. >> larry: do you think guantanamo will come up, john? >> i don't think so by name, no. he will address national security, and he should. it's part of the state of the union. we are at war. the fact that president gets generally high markets on an issue of national security. our country was deeply divided over the issue of iraq and afghanistan. in one year one of his greatest accomplishments is it to depolarize those wars. he's pursued a centrist course with the reappointment of secretary gates. controversial among some and sent a centrist message. that he is what he achieved what he campaigned on in that area. >> he ran as a domestic president, but he gets his highest marks in foreign poecli and he's running more of a sent ris administration. >> larry: does he get a big bump tomorrow? john? >> he'll get a bump. he gives a great speech. >> larry: david? >> doubt it, larry. small bump from his point of view. he has to hope it lasts. >> larry: david and john, we thank you both very much.
washington doesn't have answers and washington is rapidly losing the trust of a whole lot of people. >> larry: do you think guantanamo will come up, john? >> i don't think so by name, no. he will address national security, and he should. it's part of the state of the union. we are at war. the fact that president gets generally high markets on an issue of national security. our country was deeply divided over the issue of iraq and afghanistan. in one year one of his greatest...
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eastern. >> each year, the washington center brings thousands of students to washington, d.c. 6 there is the workings of our government firsthand. they will discuss politics, government, and their futures. >> president obama today announced proposals aimed at risky practices by the banking industry. john by members of his economic team and house financial services chairman barney frank, he speaks for about 10 minutes. >> i just had an important meeting with my advisory board, paul volcker and bill donaldson. i deeply appreciate the council they have offered as we have dealt with a broad array of economic challenges. over the past two years, 7 million americans have lost their jobs in the deepest recession our country has known in generations. rarely does a day go by that i did i hear from folks that are hurting. we are working to put our economy back on track and put america back to work. even as we dig our way out of the holes, it is important that to not lose sight of what put us in this mess in the first place. the economic crisis began as a financial crisis banks and financial ins
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the clerk: washington, d.c, january 20, 2010. to the senate: under the provisions of rule 1, paragraph 3, of the standing rules of the senate, i hereby appoint the honorable tom udall, a senator from the state of new mexico, to perform the duties of the chair. signed: robert c. byrd, presidet pro tempore. mr. reid: mr. president? the presiding officer: the majority leader is recognized. mr. reid: following leader remarks, the senate will proceed to a period of morning business for one hour with senators allowed to speak for up to ten minutes each. the time will be equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees. following that morning business, the senate will proceed to executive session to consider the nomination of beverly baldwin martin of georgia to be a united states circuit judge for the 11th circuit. debate on the nomination is limited to one hour, equally divided and controlled between senators leahy and sessions or their designees. upon the use or yielding back of the time, the senate will proc
the clerk: washington, d.c, january 20, 2010. to the senate: under the provisions of rule 1, paragraph 3, of the standing rules of the senate, i hereby appoint the honorable tom udall, a senator from the state of new mexico, to perform the duties of the chair. signed: robert c. byrd, presidet pro tempore. mr. reid: mr. president? the presiding officer: the majority leader is recognized. mr. reid: following leader remarks, the senate will proceed to a period of morning business for one hour with...
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people are hurting, washington does not have answers and washington is rapidly losing the trust of all whole lot of people. >> larry: how about guantanamo, do you think it's going to come up? >> i don't think guantanamo is going to come up by name, but he's going to address national security and he should, because the country is at war. our country was deeply divided when he came into office over the issue of iraq and afghanistan. in one year, he's been able to largely depot -- de polarize those wars. he sent a reassuring centrist message and that's one of the reasons why he's been able to achieve what he campaigned on in that area. >> he ran has a domestic president, but john's right he gets his highest marks in foreign policy, that is where he is running a more centrist administration. >> larry: yes or no from both of you, does he get a billing bump tomorrow, john? >> we'll get a big bump, he gives a great speech. >>. >> larry: david? >> we gets a small bump. >> larry: don't forget cnn will have major coverage tomorrow night and then we'll be on at mi
people are hurting, washington does not have answers and washington is rapidly losing the trust of all whole lot of people. >> larry: how about guantanamo, do you think it's going to come up? >> i don't think guantanamo is going to come up by name, but he's going to address national security and he should, because the country is at war. our country was deeply divided when he came into office over the issue of iraq and afghanistan. in one year, he's been able to largely depot -- de...
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here, marching on washington. reminding us that the constitution says that we all have the right to life. thank you. for your courage, your dedication, and most of all, for loving america and loving our lord. god bless you. god bless the indicted states of america. may god protect the unborn. >> good afternoon. i am from the state of pennsylvania. it is such an honor to join some many champions better here fighting to defend life as we speak -- to defend life. as we speak, abortion has increased since 10 years ago. the abortionists are losing. we stand a gather on this day and every day for those that have no voice. for those whose basic right to be born has been cruelly denied. we stand here today with the principles put forth formally and soundly by the founders of the nation that every american, born, and yet to be born, has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. they defend the right to life. thank you for the privilege of marching with you today, and god bless the unborn. >> thank you very
here, marching on washington. reminding us that the constitution says that we all have the right to life. thank you. for your courage, your dedication, and most of all, for loving america and loving our lord. god bless you. god bless the indicted states of america. may god protect the unborn. >> good afternoon. i am from the state of pennsylvania. it is such an honor to join some many champions better here fighting to defend life as we speak -- to defend life. as we speak, abortion has...
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and then so now washington, in washington the democrats are saying well, if he loses maybe we could pass it in the lame duck session before he actually takes a seat or hold it up, claim's recount. ask for a recount to. me that is crazy talk because if you have an earthquake you can't just then do some monkey business and pass a lame duck session a major piece of legislation. >> do you agree that is crazy. >> i agree. you have ten days to certify the results. i mean the results are the results. and ten days are not required to do it. and david is right. >> anybody tried to play games they couldn't get away with it. >> no, they couldn't get away with it. >> this race has been nationalized. i mean the president, you know, is up or down vote on him whether he went there or didn't go there. so he has made the decision to go there to push all the chips into the middle of the table. >> but in a word, if by chance coakley does win and they maintain the 60 votes, does this deal today on health-care reform, not today, this week on health-care reform on these so-called cadillac plans, is that going
and then so now washington, in washington the democrats are saying well, if he loses maybe we could pass it in the lame duck session before he actually takes a seat or hold it up, claim's recount. ask for a recount to. me that is crazy talk because if you have an earthquake you can't just then do some monkey business and pass a lame duck session a major piece of legislation. >> do you agree that is crazy. >> i agree. you have ten days to certify the results. i mean the results are...
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it is happening in washington. washington is starting to act like massachusetts in that regard. i think we can do better. i can go down there and bring conversations back. as the 60th senator, debate will be cut off and that is not good for democracy. i hope i get the opportunity on january 19. i appreciate everyone being here and what you have done. >> thank you for moderating and thanks for coming out. this election a week from now is about the economy and about the future. this is about big government candidates against a small government canada. what you need to ask yourself is, scott will spend money on war. martha will spend money on health care. who do you want to spend your money? do you want the government to spend your money? do you want to make those decisions for yourself? i am the only candidate who will cut spending. i will repeal obamacare and file legislation to end the wars and bring that money back to the people of massachusetts and the rest of the country. i will audit the federal reserve. i am willing to cut the spending. you have to ask yourself, would you w
it is happening in washington. washington is starting to act like massachusetts in that regard. i think we can do better. i can go down there and bring conversations back. as the 60th senator, debate will be cut off and that is not good for democracy. i hope i get the opportunity on january 19. i appreciate everyone being here and what you have done. >> thank you for moderating and thanks for coming out. this election a week from now is about the economy and about the future. this is...
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. >> washington journal continues. host: our guest is james ki thetfioeld a national correspondent. -- majes kitfield. james kitfield. what prompted you to write this piece? >> guest: we have seen this program for a while. in the last year-and-a-half, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of broken strikes. there's a controversy last summer when the cia director told congress there is a secret program establishing hit squads to fight and kill terrorists around the world. that caused a big furor. we should probably shun some more light on a secret program to target assassinations. we know very little about this. we don't know what the evidenciary bar is to get people a list. we don't know who was involved but that is becoming clearer after my re- 40. -- reporting. jarratt things they think they could do to take lives. host: what did people do to put that on this list for consideration? guest: after 9/11, president bush had an executive order that had word in their to target people in the war on terror. it was
. >> washington journal continues. host: our guest is james ki thetfioeld a national correspondent. -- majes kitfield. james kitfield. what prompted you to write this piece? >> guest: we have seen this program for a while. in the last year-and-a-half, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of broken strikes. there's a controversy last summer when the cia director told congress there is a secret program establishing hit squads to fight and kill terrorists around the world....
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i haven't even been to washington yet. i don't want to say that that is a silly question, but i am so thankful for the support that i have received from everybody. last night when i shook everyone's hands who was sweating and pushing, those of the people i go down there and represent. i'm just honored to be in this position. if you would have told me growing up that a guy whose mom was on welfare and parents had some marital troubles, and i had some issues growing up, that i would be here standing before you and going to washington, d.c., are you kidding me? i don't know if you understand that. i know that you have jobs to do and i respect that, but it is not only overwhelming, but it is sold -- i cannot tell you how proud i am to be here standing before you all. having an opportunity of may be turning this country and a different and better direction, that is my goal. other people may say he is going to do this for that. i am not going to listen to them now. >> minor part of your campaign, today i wear a different cap as
i haven't even been to washington yet. i don't want to say that that is a silly question, but i am so thankful for the support that i have received from everybody. last night when i shook everyone's hands who was sweating and pushing, those of the people i go down there and represent. i'm just honored to be in this position. if you would have told me growing up that a guy whose mom was on welfare and parents had some marital troubles, and i had some issues growing up, that i would be here...
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archbishop of washington at the ordinary of this diocese here. [cheers and applause] crp programs. this is live on c-span. but the same firms have recorded a record profits and are handing out lavish bonuses. some continue to follow reckless compensation practices. this is because we have been irresponsible corporate coacher where american ceos are awarded large bonuses and a generous stock options even when their companies performed poorly. this has been typical in the past 25 years. the total real compensation of ceos grew sixfold in this time. the case against the pay of american ceos looks even more powerful by recognizing that the typical american company receives -- american company had received more total compensation that the company head of most developed countries. clearly, american ceos are being rewarded over ceos elsewhere, even when per-capita income of the countries do not differ much. recent headlines have focused on financial firms, we cannot ignore other sectors. in fact, the five ceos all outside of finance or recently named the highest paid worst performers. the
archbishop of washington at the ordinary of this diocese here. [cheers and applause] crp programs. this is live on c-span. but the same firms have recorded a record profits and are handing out lavish bonuses. some continue to follow reckless compensation practices. this is because we have been irresponsible corporate coacher where american ceos are awarded large bonuses and a generous stock options even when their companies performed poorly. this has been typical in the past 25 years. the total...
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in washington. if he turns out to be one of the "politics as usual" kind of politicians, we're going to turn away from him. and that's exactly what happened. i think they are frustrated by the fact that they've been duped thought they were voting for something in 2008 and find not only are things still the same old-same old bickering in washington but seems to have gotten worse. >> ifill: and perhaps focused on the wrong thing. ceci everybody wants to know will happen with health care reform. as of tonight, where does that sand? >> well, gwen, the results in massachusetts are a real blow to the prospects for health care reform legislation, and i think i would describe the blow as somewhere between debilitating and fatal, to be honest. here we are exactly one year from obama being sworn in, and we knew from one year ago that time was going to be the enemy of health care reform, and in case democrats had forgotten that, alex capatziano put out a memo saying to republicans we can kill this by delay. an
in washington. if he turns out to be one of the "politics as usual" kind of politicians, we're going to turn away from him. and that's exactly what happened. i think they are frustrated by the fact that they've been duped thought they were voting for something in 2008 and find not only are things still the same old-same old bickering in washington but seems to have gotten worse. >> ifill: and perhaps focused on the wrong thing. ceci everybody wants to know will happen with...
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we get all convoluted in this. [ applause ] >> mike: another not so brilliant bill that came out of washington last year was the economic stimulus plan. that included tax cut for individuals making up to $75,000 a year. amounting to $35 a week the first year and $8 a week the second year. we wanted to find out how much $13 really is worth. we gave $13 to three members of our staff and we wanted them to see what could they get for that in new york city. ♪ ♪ >> are you selling tickets? >> i am. >> i want to go on a bus tour but i'm on a budget. can you help me? >> a budget. would you like to ride? >> yes, i would. >> i have $13. >> $13? >> yeah. >> no, sorry, you can't afford it. >> $49 is the cheapest you can get. biggest discount. >> do you think maybe i could stand in the road for $13? would that get me in? >> i don't think so. >> per week. >> that's all you have? >> yes. we're using the $13 that we are going to get on the stimulus plan every week. >> could i get a few blocks? >> a few blocks? >> i need $50 to see the show. >> that's half off, though. >> wow! i guess that is a discount, b
we get all convoluted in this. [ applause ] >> mike: another not so brilliant bill that came out of washington last year was the economic stimulus plan. that included tax cut for individuals making up to $75,000 a year. amounting to $35 a week the first year and $8 a week the second year. we wanted to find out how much $13 really is worth. we gave $13 to three members of our staff and we wanted them to see what could they get for that in new york city. ♪ ♪ >> are you selling...
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c-span radio, covering washington like no other. >> "washington journal" continues. host: this week in congress, the second year of the obama administration. more liz sidoti liz with the associated press and jennifer haberkorn from "the washington times." good morning, welcome. we'll start with you, jennifer, asking you about your story this morning in the politics section. that story is being reported elsewhere as well. for the president is expected to speak elsewhere about jobs, are they the number one issue? guest: it seems that way, after the election in massachusetts, health care seems to be in the back burner. people want jobs, they want the economy to improve, so they will be working on that, and i think he will see that reflected in the state of the union address. host: a more visible role in the white house, over the weekend in "the washington post, they had this, "the white house toughens its town." guest: i think that the white house was taken off guard by what happened in massachusetts. they are at a point right now where they realize that if they do not
c-span radio, covering washington like no other. >> "washington journal" continues. host: this week in congress, the second year of the obama administration. more liz sidoti liz with the associated press and jennifer haberkorn from "the washington times." good morning, welcome. we'll start with you, jennifer, asking you about your story this morning in the politics section. that story is being reported elsewhere as well. for the president is expected to speak elsewhere...
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let's go to washington. governor ed rendell, democrat of pennsylvania, has just come back from haiti accompanying 53 children from the orphanage in port-au-prince. how did this come about, ed? >> the brezhnev orphanage was run by two women out of pittsburgh. when the earthquake happened, they had to keep the kids outside, no sanitation, very little food and water. they called home and were connected with the wonderful pittsburgh medical center. they tried to get the ability to take them out, they couldn't do it. they called me, i couldn't get anywhere. then we saw the haitian ambassador being interviewed on cnn. so i called into the station and said, can you get a message from me to ambassador joseph? they did, the ambassador called me, he started the ball rolling. then we got great cooperation from the department of homeland security, immigration, the state department, the military was terrific. we got on a plane yesterday morning, monday morning, at 11:30 from pittsburgh. we reached the port-au-prince at a
let's go to washington. governor ed rendell, democrat of pennsylvania, has just come back from haiti accompanying 53 children from the orphanage in port-au-prince. how did this come about, ed? >> the brezhnev orphanage was run by two women out of pittsburgh. when the earthquake happened, they had to keep the kids outside, no sanitation, very little food and water. they called home and were connected with the wonderful pittsburgh medical center. they tried to get the ability to take them...
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ben stellar, columnist for "fortune" magazine in washington. new york, stephanie miller, host of her own radio show, her website, stephaniemiller.com. and in new york, s.c. cup. columnist for the new york daily news and senior writer for the daily caller website. first, the big news of the day, the supreme court. 5-4 vote rules corporations can contribute anything and take credit for the contributions and political campaigns pretty much handing a major defeat to the mccain law. what do you make of that ruling, mark? >> this takes us into uncharted territory. the whole goal of campaign finance was to reduce the influence of money in politics and, in fact, the whole thing has boomeranged with this supreme court decision. the law result in a decision that's overturned precedent and this is historically unprecedented that corporations now can take out political ads. >> larry: ben, what do you make of it? >> well, the story is really that a contribution is a form of free speech. that's how the supreme court seeing it that giving money is a way to ex
ben stellar, columnist for "fortune" magazine in washington. new york, stephanie miller, host of her own radio show, her website, stephaniemiller.com. and in new york, s.c. cup. columnist for the new york daily news and senior writer for the daily caller website. first, the big news of the day, the supreme court. 5-4 vote rules corporations can contribute anything and take credit for the contributions and political campaigns pretty much handing a major defeat to the mccain law. what...
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and hello again from fox news in washington. well, a little more than a week in 2010, election politics is already in full swing. on saturday, senate majority leader harry reid apologized to president obama for racial remarks he made during the last campaign. three top democrats announced they won't seek re-election. but open warfare has broken out among the republicans over the g.o.p. chairman. joining us now are the leaders of both parties. michael steele, the controversial head of the republican national committee, and virginia governor tim kaine, chairman of the democratic national committee. gentlemen, welcome back to "fox news sunday." >> great to be with you, chris. >> chris: before we get to the differences between your two parties, i have to ask about the difficulties going on within each of your camps. governor kaine, a new book in the 2008 campaign called "game change" says of senate majority leader harry reid -- let's put it up -- he was wowed by obama's oratorical gifts and believed the country was ready to embrace
and hello again from fox news in washington. well, a little more than a week in 2010, election politics is already in full swing. on saturday, senate majority leader harry reid apologized to president obama for racial remarks he made during the last campaign. three top democrats announced they won't seek re-election. but open warfare has broken out among the republicans over the g.o.p. chairman. joining us now are the leaders of both parties. michael steele, the controversial head of the...
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byron york of the washington examiner. chris hayes we welcome our audience watching overseas and the radio audience of xm channel 130 and our c-span audience as well. good morning. caller: good morning. as a republican, i certainly didn't support barack obama during the election but i understand and was hopeful about the message he talked about - the potent for reform and especially within the healthcare environment. represented some opportunity to improve things greatly, and fact of the matter is that in the last year we've had to move from hope to reality. i'm kind of shocked that mr. hayes has said this is a center right plan. the public perception of a 2000 page bill is we do here about the louis vuit louisiana bills excessive focus on public and government run option components to this plan. and this is an environment that's spending trillions of dollars on numerous other politically motivated and - i think that congressional leadership has been able to spend the money of the people on these other important but extrem
byron york of the washington examiner. chris hayes we welcome our audience watching overseas and the radio audience of xm channel 130 and our c-span audience as well. good morning. caller: good morning. as a republican, i certainly didn't support barack obama during the election but i understand and was hopeful about the message he talked about - the potent for reform and especially within the healthcare environment. represented some opportunity to improve things greatly, and fact of the matter...
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one, they want subsidies from washington. two, they want to crush small businesses who are hoping to compete with them by erecting regulatory hurdles. so i think they will use that money to try to essentially hurt small business. we don't who don't have lobbiesists, don't have money to spend and i think both of those are negative effects on the country. i don't necessarily think it is great for the republican party or terrible for the democratic party because when you look at who is willing to subsidize corporations and recht barriers both parties do that. i think will have bad affects but not necessarily partisan affects. >> lehrer: when president obama said yesterday i will talk to congress and we'll have a forceful response, what can he do? what can anybody do about this? whether they like it or not? >> well, i mean the way that the opinion, the decision was written, it's going to be awfully tough. >> lehrer: it a prepare court of the united states made a decision. do you agree with that, there not too many options. >> peo
one, they want subsidies from washington. two, they want to crush small businesses who are hoping to compete with them by erecting regulatory hurdles. so i think they will use that money to try to essentially hurt small business. we don't who don't have lobbiesists, don't have money to spend and i think both of those are negative effects on the country. i don't necessarily think it is great for the republican party or terrible for the democratic party because when you look at who is willing to...
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it's happening in washington. washington is starting to act like massachusetts in that regard. taxing before saving. and i think we can do better. as the 41st senator i can go down there and at least bring conversation back. it's broken, broken here and it's broken in washington. as the 60th senator, martha, debate will be cut off. and that's not good for democracy. that's not what our founding fathers wanted and i'm hopeful i get the opportunity on january 19th and i appreciate everybody being here and i appreciate what you've done, david. thank you very much. >> mr. david kennedy. >> thank you for moderating this this evening and for everybody coming out. this election a week from now is about the small government candidate against the big government candidate. what you need scott will spend money on war, martha will spend money on healthcare. but the reality is, who do you want to spend your money? do you want the government to spend your money? or do you want to make those decisions for yourself? i'm the only candidate that will go out there and i will cut spending. i will
it's happening in washington. washington is starting to act like massachusetts in that regard. taxing before saving. and i think we can do better. as the 41st senator i can go down there and at least bring conversation back. it's broken, broken here and it's broken in washington. as the 60th senator, martha, debate will be cut off. and that's not good for democracy. that's not what our founding fathers wanted and i'm hopeful i get the opportunity on january 19th and i appreciate everybody being...
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paul krugman in the washington times -- >> washington times, wow. >> pardon me. are you pardoning paul or the washington times? >> i am wondering, if the criticism thus far has been the president has not stepped in in a timely way and twisted arms or whatever people want a president to do, now more than ever would be the time, would it not, for the president to show them the record? with the way forward will be determined by the president, by members of congress, by democrats and republicans that are interested in getting this done. i think lots of those conversations are ongoing about how best proceed, including involving the president. but the president said that it is time to coalesce around the core elements of the package. for what would be the non-core elements that were being discussed? >> i think there were ideas that were different in one bill, there were ideas that were different in the house bill than from the senate bill and the senate bill from the house bill, that as a result of negotiations might not ultimately come through in a package -- >> becau
paul krugman in the washington times -- >> washington times, wow. >> pardon me. are you pardoning paul or the washington times? >> i am wondering, if the criticism thus far has been the president has not stepped in in a timely way and twisted arms or whatever people want a president to do, now more than ever would be the time, would it not, for the president to show them the record? with the way forward will be determined by the president, by members of congress, by democrats...
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i am not even been down to washington yet. i do not want to say that that is a silly question, but i am just so thankful for the support that i have received from everybody for it last night when i stated shook everybody's hands who are sweating and pushing -- those of the people i want to go down there and represent and to think about something higher, i am just happy to be in this position. if you would have told me growing up that a guy whose mom was on welfare and parents had marital troubles, and i had some issues growing up, a guy from rent them would be here standing before you right now and going to washington, d.c., are you kidding that? i know that you have jobs to do. and i have a life and i respect those jobs. but it is not only overwhelming, it is so -- i cannot tell you how proud i am to be here standing before you all, and having an opportunity to maybe send the country in a different and better direction. that is my goal. other made say that he is going to do this are that. i have never listened to them. i am n
i am not even been down to washington yet. i do not want to say that that is a silly question, but i am just so thankful for the support that i have received from everybody for it last night when i stated shook everybody's hands who are sweating and pushing -- those of the people i want to go down there and represent and to think about something higher, i am just happy to be in this position. if you would have told me growing up that a guy whose mom was on welfare and parents had marital...
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it got so bad that the "washington times" published an editorial that said this. in part. how ridiculous could things become? this ridiculous. if workers need to hammer a hole in the wall of -- to install wiring and cable for internet access, the work creates a fire code violation. when a janitor moves furniture into the hallway to clean and buff the floors in a classroom, the work creates a fire code violation. etc. and as far as the judge was concerned, any fire code violation required the school be closed. on the positive side however, we recruited partners for all of our 160 plus schools, partners being mom and pop shops, interests, business, individuals, to come in and help the principal to be available to him or her. i had six schools, the last six have a partner. they're all east of anacostia. i went to see doc cook and some of you may know doc cook from the pentagon. doc, i need some help. he was the mayor there. i don't believe this. the last time that happened -- the last time that happened, i found colin powell sitting in front of me. he said give me that phone.
it got so bad that the "washington times" published an editorial that said this. in part. how ridiculous could things become? this ridiculous. if workers need to hammer a hole in the wall of -- to install wiring and cable for internet access, the work creates a fire code violation. when a janitor moves furniture into the hallway to clean and buff the floors in a classroom, the work creates a fire code violation. etc. and as far as the judge was concerned, any fire code violation...
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it is happening in washington. washington is starting to act like massachusetts in that regard, texting bush pour sieving. 44 senator i can go down there and elise bring conversation back. it is broken like it is here in massachusetts broken and broken in washington. as the 60th center debate will be cut off and that is not what our founding fathers wanted and i am hopeful i get the opportunity on january 19th and i appreciate everybody being here in depreciably bealeton david. >> mr. kennedy. >> david, thank you for moderating this evening in thanks everybody for coming up. this election is really about the economy in the future. this is about big government candidates and what you really need to ask yourself this scott will spend money on war, martha will spend money on health care but the reality is who do you want to spend your money? do you want the government to spend your money or do you want to make those decisions for yourself? i am the only candidate who will go out there and i will cut spending. i will r
it is happening in washington. washington is starting to act like massachusetts in that regard, texting bush pour sieving. 44 senator i can go down there and elise bring conversation back. it is broken like it is here in massachusetts broken and broken in washington. as the 60th center debate will be cut off and that is not what our founding fathers wanted and i am hopeful i get the opportunity on january 19th and i appreciate everybody being here in depreciably bealeton david. >> mr....
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washington journal, live at 7:00 a.m. eastern here on c-span. >> later today, a couple of programs on afghanistan and pakistan. first, remarks from james jones on the administration's strategy in those reeg ons. starting live. more from senator karl levin beginning at 2:00 a.m. >> wednesday, president obama with his first state of the union address. his palestine to deal with issues such as unemployment and healthcare. wednesday night, our coverage starts at 8:00 people eastern on c-span. can you listen live on your i phone with the c-span radio app. from the nations capitol and across the country, listen to c-span radio. also a free app for your i phone. c-span radio, covering washington like no other. >> this week on "q&a," college students from around the coirnt talk about visiting washington, d.c. and how this experience may influence their future. this is sponsored by the washington center, a non-profit organization started in 1975. >> seated next to me, mike smith, the prefts washington center and a room full of col
washington journal, live at 7:00 a.m. eastern here on c-span. >> later today, a couple of programs on afghanistan and pakistan. first, remarks from james jones on the administration's strategy in those reeg ons. starting live. more from senator karl levin beginning at 2:00 a.m. >> wednesday, president obama with his first state of the union address. his palestine to deal with issues such as unemployment and healthcare. wednesday night, our coverage starts at 8:00 people eastern on...
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got to get the message in washington. the rare of play to the place to the base plx is over. >> larry: we're back. is john avalon right? >> john avalon has emerged as one of the leading voices of his generation. i respect that. but i do disagree about his analysis of scott brown. he was embraced on the conservatives. he did say she was for row v. wade. he's very much against gay marriage and against other things. he was a right to life candidate in this election. he was always against deficit spending. he was against the health care bill. but to go back to the question you put to mary matlin, scott brown took off in december, and in large part when he began campaigning, he nationalized the race. and when he did that, along with his populism and authenticity, he reminds me of sarah palin in some ways. he is real and for the people. that combination of nationalizing the race and the personality really drove this and brought him a victory against a, as we know, not a very good candidate. >> larry: donna, speaking today, he m
got to get the message in washington. the rare of play to the place to the base plx is over. >> larry: we're back. is john avalon right? >> john avalon has emerged as one of the leading voices of his generation. i respect that. but i do disagree about his analysis of scott brown. he was embraced on the conservatives. he did say she was for row v. wade. he's very much against gay marriage and against other things. he was a right to life candidate in this election. he was always...
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appeare the washington journal this morning before an audience of the george washington university students. this is 45 minutes. >> host: we welcome juan williams of national public radio and fox news channel. let's get beyond the headlines what we've seen over the last 72 hours with comments from harry reid. is this a teachable moment in race relations as president obama referred to with what he was talking about last summer? >> guest: i think this is. it's interesting also many levels life again part it's generational, stevens, when you talk about teachable moment especially here with ought of the people in the audience laughing when they hear a word like negro i think their paniers cockup. what exactly is he referring to. is this intended as an insult, is that word the equivalent of the n-word? why are people upset about that word and the notion of dialect? again, i think it's rich for exploration and as you say it's teachable. i also think that when people get into an issue like this can color someone is more electable in the opinion of a major political figure like the senate majority
appeare the washington journal this morning before an audience of the george washington university students. this is 45 minutes. >> host: we welcome juan williams of national public radio and fox news channel. let's get beyond the headlines what we've seen over the last 72 hours with comments from harry reid. is this a teachable moment in race relations as president obama referred to with what he was talking about last summer? >> guest: i think this is. it's interesting also many...
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i add my welcome to all of you to washington. it goes without saying that you all have some of the toughest jobs in america. we think as -- of the jobs that exist in washington, whether the president or vice-president or members of the cabinet. but you are on the ground every day. you are in the neighborhoods. you are with real people. and nobody knows more than you'd do the needs of america. so, i am just really delighted to have a chance to be with all of you and to listen to you. i know the recession has taken a great toll. we have made a difference at the department of transportation. and i want you to know -- i know you know this and i know you will hear visit -- hear this this afternoon, but president obama and all of the administration are redoubling our efforts this year to find more ways to grow the economy and create the jobs your communities depend on. as most of you know, i traveled last year to 66 cities and i met many of you. and i have seen some of the amazing things you are doing in your communities and some of th
i add my welcome to all of you to washington. it goes without saying that you all have some of the toughest jobs in america. we think as -- of the jobs that exist in washington, whether the president or vice-president or members of the cabinet. but you are on the ground every day. you are in the neighborhoods. you are with real people. and nobody knows more than you'd do the needs of america. so, i am just really delighted to have a chance to be with all of you and to listen to you. i know the...
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reichert from washington. for what purpose does the -- under the speaker's announced policy of january 6, 2009, the gentleman from pennsylvania is recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the minority party. mr. pitts: thank you, mr. speaker. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman rise? mr. pitts: to address the house. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. pitts: thank you, mr. speaker. i rise today on the occasion of the 37th anniversary of the infamous court decision roe v. wade. and i rise on the occasion of the annual march for life that will occur tomorrow with tens of thousands of citizens who will come to washington to publicly speak out on this issue of life and the sanctity of life. and i just want to say to those who are coming, i want to thank them, the people from all across the country who come for their dedication to a cause that matters so much, the cause of life. every year on this day people across the country pause to remember the millions of live
reichert from washington. for what purpose does the -- under the speaker's announced policy of january 6, 2009, the gentleman from pennsylvania is recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the minority party. mr. pitts: thank you, mr. speaker. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman rise? mr. pitts: to address the house. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. pitts: thank you, mr. speaker. i rise today on the occasion of the 37th anniversary of the...
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that's harold washington's city. harold washington was the first black mayor of chicago elected in 1983. against the conservative back drop of ronald reagan's america in 1980 there are really rays of light in harold washington's chicago which inspires jesse jkson to run for president in 1984 and '88. so chicago and jesse jackson really impact the country's evolution from black power to barack obama. the jackson campaign is a very interesting one because it's those campaigns that change the democratic party's primary rules to proportional representation from a winner- take-all system. without the jackson campaign, hillary clinton would have been the democratic party's nominee in 2008. >> suarez: the chicago that schools barack obama in politics is not only harold washington's chicago, it's also jesse jackson's chicago and louis fair kahn's chicago, the johnson family of ebony and jet magazine. aren't a lot of different ways of being black in america proposed during this era? >> absolutely. another person in chicago th
that's harold washington's city. harold washington was the first black mayor of chicago elected in 1983. against the conservative back drop of ronald reagan's america in 1980 there are really rays of light in harold washington's chicago which inspires jesse jkson to run for president in 1984 and '88. so chicago and jesse jackson really impact the country's evolution from black power to barack obama. the jackson campaign is a very interesting one because it's those campaigns that change the...